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Virgin seems particularly confident in the tech, stating that it could improve the speeds of Wi-Fi in certain parts of the home by up to
without new hardware.Instead, the update will rollout free of charge to Virgin Media customers with a Hub 3 router.How it worksGetting a
boost to Wi-Fi performance for no additional cost, and with no extra hardware needed, sounds a bit too good to be true
using less congested Wi-Fi channels
The more devices using the same channel, the slower the Wi-Fi performance can become, so by switching your home Wi-Fi to an emptier channel,
there will be less interference and therefore better Wi-Fi performance.Of course, many modern routers include channel optimisation
Virgin is claiming that Intelligent WiFi could benefit up to 18% of homes.The Hub 3 will also use band steering to switch gadgets between
This is a free download that users can install on their mobile devices, and allows them to test the strength of their Wi-Fi in every room of
their home.It also monitors any areas where Wi-Fi signal struggles to reach, allows customers to manage devices connected to the network,
and to pause the internet connection for devices.Customers will also be able to order a Wi-Fi booster through the app that will help extend
the range, which will be free for Full House and VIP Virgin customers
Intelligent WiFi will be rolling out to customers from today, March 12
